Saint Paul City Council

04/01/2026

Hey Saint Paul — did you miss last week’s Council meeting on Chapter 44A? No problem.

Here’s a clip of Councilmember Coleman sharing what Chapter 44A is, why it matters, and how it aims to strengthen training and improve reporting related to federal immigration enforcement.

You can watch the full meeting here : https://stpaul.granicus.com/player/clip/5803?view_id=37&redirect=true.

Be sure to join us for the public hearing this Wednesday, April 1st if you’d like to be apart of the conversation.

04/01/2026

The Saint Paul City Council introduced ORD 26-19 (Chapter 44A) to strengthen the city’s existing Separation Ordinance. Chapter 44A clarifies that city staff cannot enforce federal immigration law.

The ordinance also calls for improved training, reporting, and transparency to support better accountability. It responds to community concerns following recent actions, including Operation Metro Surge.

This item will be discussed at the April 1 Council meeting. For more details go to the last slide!

03/26/2026

We’re investing in the future of downtown!

Today, at the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting, we approved guidelines for a $5 million investment in downtown infrastructure.

This is about turning vacant spaces into opportunity—for residents, businesses, and our community.

03/26/2026

Saint Paul City Council just took action to help keep residents housed. In a unanimous vote, the Council passed a temporary 60-day pre-eviction notice extension starting mid-May through the end of 2026.

Families need more time to access rental assistance, and the Council is honoring its commitment to do all it can to protect residents during this difficult time.

Stable housing = stable communities—and that’s what we value.

To get notifications on when the Emergency Rental Assistance applications re-open use this link: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/STPAUL/subscriber/new?topic_id=STPAUL_1535.

For more information regarding rental assistance click on this link: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/planning-and-economic-development/housing/emergency-rent-assistance-program-era

03/17/2026

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! ☘️

Bundled up and full of spirit, Council braved the cold to celebrate Irish heritage at the 60th Annual St. Paul St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Saint Paul.

03/09/2026

Hey Saint Paul! 👋

Have you met Council Committee leadership yet? Take a moment to see which Councilmembers are leading each committee and helping guide the work of our city.

03/05/2026

Yesterday, the Saint Paul City Council introduced ORD 26-18, which would temporarily extend the pre-eviction notice period to 60 days.

Councilmember Kim, along with Council Vice President Yang and Councilmember Coleman, are leading this work and prioritizing the protection of renting families and working to ensure residents can stay housed during this incredibly challenging time.

The Council recognizes that many families were harmed by Operation Metro Surge and wants to do what it can to support those affected. This ordinance is intended to give families more time to access resources and work toward addressing rental obligations while remaining in their homes.

03/05/2026

A warm welcome to our new Council Vice President, Nelsie Yang! We’re excited to see her leadership and collaboration alongside Council President Rebecca Noecker.

Thank you to Councilmember Hwa Jeong Kim () for her dedicated service over the past two years!

03/05/2026

A warm welcome to our new Council Vice President, Nelsie Yang! We’re excited to see her leadership and collaboration alongside Council President Rebecca Noecker.

Thank you to Councilmember HwaJong Kim () for her dedicated service over the past two years!

03/05/2026

The Saint Paul City Council announced its 2026 committee leadership appointments and named Councilmember Nelsie Yang as the new Council Vice President. The committees provide a forum for collaboration and help guide decision-making on issues vital to a flourishing Saint Paul.

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The Saint Paul City Council announced its 2026 committee leadership appointments and named Councilmember Nelsie Yang as the new Council Vice President. The committees provide a forum for collaboration and help guide decision-making on issues vital to a flourishing Saint Paul.

02/26/2026

By redirecting $1.42M to the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program, the City Council and Mayor’s Office are strengthening our capacity to deliver for Saint Paul residents.

Credit goes to HRA Chair and Councilmember Johnson for her leadership in reviving and championing ERA!